Sometime 1999 to 2002, we used to run whale shark tours in Donsol, Philippines one month every year for 4 years during whale shark peak season. We witnessed this town’s progress from being sleepy, forgotten and provincial to becoming THE place with the “Best Animal Encounter in Asia” – TIME Magazine 2004 year-end Special Report. Having had to write 2 Philippine whale shark articles for the Feb issue of Asian Geographic, we unearthed our long forgotten video made in 2002 – sort of our remembrance and goodbye to Donsol as we immigrated to Australia. Through this video, in the privacy of our homes and offices, we have a chance to see how amazing this special place is.
The Butanding Festival this year will be from the 28th of April to the 15th of May. But the parades may happen when the festival begins.
